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November 26th , Port Moresby : Today marked an important gathering for three separate institutions that comes under the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands , Catholic Church Health Service, Bereina Education Board, and National Catholic Education Commission convened for a series of board meetings. These meetings brought together key leaders, including Bishop Deputies , Bishop Otto Separy presided over the Bereina Education Board meeting , Bishop

Port Moresby: On the 7 th  of September 2025 , the Catholic Church through the Canonization of St. Carlo Acutis and St.Pier Giorgio Frassati recognized them as Saints. A month later on October 19th , seven (7) new Saints were also canonized by Pope Leo XIV at the St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in Rome. Among the seven (7) Saints canonized was a Papua New Guinean, St. Peter To Rot. The year 2025 is about to end and this is a testament for Catholic Faithfuls and Christians

Vatican City , 25th November - The Regulation of the Roman Curia and the Regulation of Personnel was published on Monday, 24 November. The Roman Curia is the administrative and bureaucratic body of the Holy See, which assists the Pope in governing the Catholic Church . It is composed of various institutions, including secretariats, congregations, pontifical councils, and tribunals, that handle different areas of the Church's affairs and implement the Pope's decisions. The C

Goroka, Eastern Highlands  — The Catholic Diocese of Goroka hosted a vibrant and spirit-filled Diocesan Youth Rally from November 20–23, 2025, drawing 335 young participants from all nine parishes under the theme “Youth in Christ.” The four-day gathering offered a powerful experience of prayer, learning, fellowship, and joyful celebration as the diocese closed the Liturgical Year. Youths of the Diocese of Goroka march through the town- On 23 November 2025, the Solemnity of Ch

Calls for renewed Christian unity rooted in the Nicene Creed Photo: Vatican Media Vatican City, 23 November 2025  — Pope Leo XIV has released a new Apostolic Letter titled In Unitate Fidei  (“In the Unity of Faith”), commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. The letter, published on the eve of the Holy Father’s Apostolic Journey to Türkiye, invites Christians worldwide to return to the foundational faith expressed in the Nicene Creed and to strengt

Wewak, East Sepik Province — 20–21 November Divine Word University’s Kaindi Campus came alive with joy and thanksgiving as nearly 200 students were missioned and graduated over two days of heartfelt celebration on 20 and 21 November. Graduands from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences with Bishop of Wewak Most Revered Jozef Roszynski SVD and Bishop Otto Separy - President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Island who was the Guest Speaker

KOROBA, Hela Province   November 21, 2025 — In a vibrant display of culture, pride, and educational achievement, St George Koroba Day Secondary School celebrated its first-ever Grade 12 graduation, marking a historic milestone for the Koroba community and the Diocese of Mendi. Bishop Donald Lippert OFM Cap, Fr. Celestine CST, and official delegates at the graduation ceremony Bishop Donald Lippert, OFM Cap. , the keynote speaker for the ceremony, was warmly welcomed to Koroba

Downtown, Port Moresby: A very happy day for the Church Media today as they have been presented with three sets of Mobile Journalism (MoJo) Kits by ABC International Development (ABCID) under their Media Development Initiative program. This morning saw the Secretary for Social Communications Commission (SOCOM) of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (CBCPNGSI), Sr Daisy Anne Lisania Augustine, MSC receiving the MoJo Kits presented for ‘Radi

Port Moresby: The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (CBCPNGSI), through its Family Life Commission (FLC), marked International Children’s Day yesterday with a vibrant celebration alongside West Papuan refugee children from Rainbow Refugee Camp and North Waigani Refugee Camp. Refugee kids from North Waigani camp and Rainbow Camp celebrating World Children's Day yesterday at Limana Vocational Centre. The event was coordinated by the Secretary

Port Moresby: Jesus said in one of his teachings that little children have great value, emphasizing that they are a model for entering the kingdom of Heaven, and that each and every child should be protected and welcomed. In his teachings he is encouraging us to become like a child in humility and trust which are both a requirement for entering heaven, but also cautioning anyone who harms a child will face severe judgment. On November 20th annually , we celebrate World Child

Staff of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands gathered yesterday, 19th November 2025, for their monthly Mass celebration. Yesterday morning saw colleagues from different commissions come together and promoting unity and shared purpose. The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Victor Roche, SVD with choir from the Social Communications Commission (SOCOM), Chaplaincy, and the Liturgical Catechetical Institute (LCI). Staff members actively participated i

A new book featuring Cardinal Robert Sarah is drawing global attention to the need to rediscover the spiritual depth and theological purpose of sacred music — a message with growing relevance for Catholic communities in Papua New Guinea  and the Solomon Islands , where liturgical music is a vital expression of faith and identity. New book explores sacred music as author Peter Carter interviews Cardinal Robert Sarah. (photo: Ignatius Press / Ignatius Press ) Song of the Lamb —

As the second week of the COP 30 in Brazil begun on Monday 17th of November, Catholic Bishops from developing countries were reminded to preserve the Amazon region which is a “living symbol of creation and an urgent need for care” by Pope Leo XIV in a video message. In the Encyclical Letter “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Signore” – “Praise be to you, my Lord” of the Holy Father Francis the canticle of Saint Francis of Asisi brings to mind that our Common Home is like a sister with whom w